Onic Esports from Indonesia emerged victorious in the final round of the Mobile Legends Southeast Asia Championship or MSC 2023. Facing off against Blacklist Internasional, the six-game final series was broadcasted live on different social media platforms, including YouTube MPL Indonesia, on June 18, 2023. Onic Esports decisively won the final with a score of 4-2 over Blacklist Internasional, bringing home the title to Indonesia.
From the preliminary round to the semifinals, Onic displayed an impressive performance throughout the tournament. They bested their fellow Indonesian team, EVOS Esports, and even managed to overcome the tough opponent Blacklist from the Philippines. According to various sources, here is the list of players from both teams who made it to the finals, along with a breakdown of each game.
Onic Esports Final Roster:
1. Nicky Fernando Pontonuwu (Kiboy)
2. Muhammad Satria (Butsss)
3. Gilang (Sanz)
4. Kairi Ygnacio Rayosdelsol (Kairi) (from the Philippines)
5. Calvin Winata (CW)
Blacklist Internasional Final Roster:
1. Edward (OhMyV33NUS)
2. Owl
3. Yue
4. Wise
Game 1 of the final series was dominated by Onic Esports, particularly with Kairi, their jungler, playing hero Ling, who helped lead them to victory. With only eleven minutes on the clock, Onic emerged triumphant with a score of 14-6.
In the second game, Blacklist almost managed to turn the tables on Onic despite a tough start. After facing immense pressure, Onic made an epic comeback, with a powerful attack from CW’s hero Moskov to secure the win at the 20th minute mark. Onic finished game 2 with 9 kills to Blacklist’s 12.
However, Blacklist put up a good fight for the third game, managing to score their first win in the finals. Novaria, the star hero of OhMyV33NUS, played an instrumental role in their victory. Unfortunately, Onic could not withstand the pressure and lost with a score of 18-17.
But Onic did not back down, and they regained their winning momentum in the next game. Their victory was in part due to the mistake made by Blacklist in releasing Kairi’s hero, Fanny. Onic won the fourth game with a score of 13-2.
Blacklist, however, managed to seize the win again in the fifth game with a score of 19-4, keeping their championship hopes alive. The final game saw Onic and Blacklist go head-to-head once again, with Onic managing to succeed in taking down Blacklist’s final defense in the 19th minute. With a score of 4-2, Onic Esports emerged on top, bringing home the MSC 2023 championship to Indonesia.
In conclusion, Onic Esports demonstrated their prowess and secured a well-earned win in the MSC 2023 finals. Their victory showcased the talent of the Indonesian esports community, setting an exciting precedent for future tournaments in the region.
